Aircraft Technician

The Australian University AU; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Workshop Support Assistant to manage practical activities in the aviation training workshop. The role covers inventory management, support for instructors during practical classes, and ensuring health and safety standards. Candidates should hold a Diploma in Engineering and have relevant experience in workshop maintenance. This position offers a chance to contribute to the educational growth of aviation students in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of part 145 or similar experience preferred.
• Commitment to high safety standards necessary.
• Basic maintenance and servicing experience of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily workshop operations and logistics management.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are enforced.
• Maintain inventory and assist with student projects.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Occupational health and safety compliance

Inventory management

Maintenance experience

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Job description

PRIMARY TASKS:

• Carry out all directions of the Senior Manager- Aviation Training, with regard to student practical activities in the workshop/ hangar.
• Assist with daily operations of workshop/ hangar in general on a full time basis.
• To assist in the smooth running of the workshop/ hangar, with regards to its logistical needs in material preparation, storage and ordering of materials.
• To ensure that health and safety procedure is practiced and enforced and reported to the workshop/ hangar supervisor in this regard.
• Ensure that the workshop/ hangar are organized and prepared for the following day’s requirements, i.e. work is stored properly, equipment is left in a safe condition etc.
• Assist and maintain an inventory of all tools and equipment.
• Assist in the upkeep of registers and log books as required by OH&S.
• Record, issue and receive tools from/ to students.
• Prepare raw materials for student projects (cutting to rough size).
• Assist instructors during practical classes/ assessments.
• Carry out minor repairs and routine maintenance, under supervision of the workshop supervisor, on tools & equipment to comply with OH&S so that is it is safe to sue and is in proper operating condition.
• Liaise with instructors to ensure 100% availability of tools and consumables during all classes.
• Design and fabricate equipment and teaching aids where appropriate with the assistance of instructors.
• Oversee cleaning of the workshop facility on a daily basis.
• Follow the University rules and regulations.
• Responsible for providing quality support towards workshop/ hangar activities.
• Perform any other practical/ theoretical training related duties, as required by the Senior Manager- Aviation Training.

Skills

Essential:

• Diploma in Engineering.
• 3 years part 145 or a similar experience
• Preferable: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License / CORs
• A commitment to maintain high standards of workplace occupational health and safety.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in the English language.
• Ability to maintain stock and equipment inventories.
• Basic maintenance and servicing experience of tools and equipment.